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Giardia lamblia in peritoneal fluid.

T Bloch1, T E Davis, G R Schwenk

  • 1Department of Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.

Acta Cytologica
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Giardia lamblia parasites, usually found in the small intestine, were uniquely identified in peritoneal fluid after blunt abdominal trauma. This finding highlights a rare diagnostic possibility in trauma patients with duodenal injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Giardia lamblia is a protozoan parasite typically found in the small intestine.
  • Trophozoites and cysts are the common diagnostic stages, usually detected in stool or duodenal samples.
  • Peritoneal fluid is an uncommon site for Giardia detection.

Observation:

  • A case report details the presence of Giardia lamblia cysts and trophozoites in peritoneal fluid.
  • The patient had sustained blunt abdominal trauma.
  • The parasite was identified in peritoneal lavage fluid.

Findings:

  • Giardia lamblia was identified in the peritoneal fluid of a trauma patient.
  • Both cyst and trophozoite stages were observed.
  • This represents a unique presentation of giardiasis.

Implications:

  • Cytotechnologists and pathologists should consider Giardia lamblia in peritoneal fluid analysis.
  • Detection in peritoneal fluid may indicate duodenal injury secondary to trauma.
  • This finding may necessitate further surgical investigation, such as exploratory laparotomy.

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